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MGL Vega Alt-5 Altimeter / VSI
MFR Model# ALT-5
Overview
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The ALT-5 for Experimental / LSA aircraft is a 2 1/4” sunlight readable encoding altimeter and a wide range vertical speed indicator. The altimeter contains an internal high accuracy 24 bit digital altitude sensor which calculates altitude from -1000 ft up to a maximum of 35000 ft. The ALT-5 outputs various formatted RS232 serial data protocols compatible with serial input transponders such as that from Garmin, Magellan, Northstar, Trimble, Microair etc. The altimeter can display altitude in feet or meters and local pressure can be set in millibars or inches of mercury. The VSI indicator can be displayed in either feet/minute (ft/min) or meters/second (m/s). The VSI can be calibrated by the user once the instrument has been installed in the aircraft. The ALT-5 also features a user settable altitude bug and an encoder test function. The ALT-5 provides a parallel Gillham code interface when used in conjunction with the MGL Avionics CNV-ALT. |
Features
- An internal high accuracy 24 bit digital altitude sensor calculates altitude from –1000 ft up to a maximum of 35000 ft (-304m to 10668m)
- The ALT-5 outputs various formatted RS232 serial data protocols compatible with serial input transponders such as that from Garmin, Magellan, Northstar, Trimble, Microair etc.
- Provides a parallel Gillham code interface for transponders when used in combination with the MGL Avionics CNV-ALT
- Built in encoder test function
- The altimeter can display altitude in feet or meters
- Local pressure can be set in millibars or inches of mercury
- Contains a wide range VSI indicator from +/-20 ft/min to as high as +/-10000 ft/min
- VSI units can be in feet/minute (ft/min) or in meters/second (m/s)
- User settable altitude bug
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Q&A
Please note, Aircraft Spruce Canada's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce Canada assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.
The depth from the bezel is 1.65". No, you cannot remove the Pitot Tube.
The thickness is 0.472 inches or 12mm
The altimeter contains an internal high accuracy 24 bit digital altitude sensor which calculates altitude from -1000 ft up to a maximum of 35000 ft.
